Deadman II
Deadman II is a California climbing area with 5 routes on 4 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- V0- – V4
- Bouldering
Is Deadman II open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Inyo National Forest.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-26-23 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-04 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-05 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Inyo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Deadman II
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
41° / 17°
Feb
41° / 18°
Mar
45° / 22°
Apr
51° / 27°
May
60° / 35°
Jun
70° / 42°
Jul
78° / 49°
Aug
77° / 47°
Sep
71° / 40°
Oct
61° / 30°
Nov
49° / 23°
Dec
41° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 8.7 mi away at 7,804 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Deadman II is a bouldering area in the Mono Lake Ranger District of Inyo National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Deadman IV just 0.1 mile away and Deadman I about 0.3 mile off. The closest campgrounds are Glass Creek Campground and Hartley Springs Campground, both within about 1.6 miles. The climbing here is all bouldering, with five routes spread across the area. The grades run from V0- to V4, with the median at V3. The routes include Warm Up Face (V0-), Undercling Problem (V3) and Belly Button (V4). Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F and lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay around 41°F with lows in the teens. Glass Creek Campground and Hartley Springs Campground are the closest places to camp. Glass Creek Meadow Trail is about 1.7 miles away, and Rush Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 7.9 miles off.
Routes (5)
Sub-Sector 1 (Undercling Problem Area)(3)
Sub-Sector 3 (Smooth Wall Area)(2)
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